OTHA 1305 PRINCIPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (3-2-4). Introduction to occupational therapy including the historical development and philosophy. Emphasis on the roles of the occupational therapy assistant. Topics include occupation in daily life; education and functions; occupational therapy personnel; current health care environment; and moral, legal, and ethical issues. Offered in Fall Semester. Fee: $15 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: Admission to program. (OTA 1304)
OTHA 1315 THERAPEUTIC MEDIA I IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (3-2-3). Introduction to basic skills in various activities and tasks used as therapeutic intervention in occupational therapy. Emphasis on activity analysis; how to adapt and teach therapeutically; and how to supply, equip, and maintain a safe work environment. Offered in Spring Semester. Fee: $12 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: OTHA 1305. (OTA 1405)
OTHA 1319 THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES I IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (3-2-3). Instruction in concepts and techniques leading to proficiency in skills and activities used as treatment modalities in occupational therapy. Emphasis on the occupational therapy process within the context of the occupational performance model. Offered in Spring Semester. Fee: $12 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: OTHA 1305. (OTA 1405)
OTHA 1579 HUMAN STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (5-3-6). Study of the biomechanics of human motion. Emphasis on the musculoskeletal system including skeletal structure, muscles and nerves, and biomechanical assessment procedures. Offered in Fall Semester. Fee: $24 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: Admission to program. (OTA 1315)
OTHA 2204 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (2-2-0). Advanced study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as it relates to neurological conditions commonly treated in occupational therapy. Emphasis on neuro-based occupational therapy intervention techniques. Offered in Summer Semester. Prerequisites: OTHA 2301. (OTA 1502)
OTHA 2235 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (2-2-0). Explores the roles of the occupational therapy assistant in health care delivery. Emphasis on documentation, occupational therapy standards and ethics, health care team role delineation, and management. Offered in Summer Semester. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: OTHA 2360. (OTA 2305)
OTHA 2301 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (3-3-0). Study of the pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the lifespan encountered in occupational therapy treatment settings. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries. Offered in Spring Semester. Prerequisites: OTHA 1509. (OTA 1403)
OTHA 2302 THERAPEUTIC MEDIA II IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (3-2-3). Continuation of Therapeutic Media I. Emphasis on advanced techniques and applications to specific occupational therapy practice areas. Offered in Summer Semester. Fee: $12 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: OTHA 1315. (OTA 1505)
OTHA 2305 THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES II IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (3-2-4). Continuation of Therapeutic Modalities I. Emphasis on current rehabilitative modalities. Offered in Fall Semester. Fee: $12 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: OTHA 1319. (OTA 2106)
OTHA 2309 MENTAL HEALTH IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (3-2-4). Study of the promotion of mental health through occupational therapy. Emphasis on theory and intervention strategies to enhance psychosocial function. Offered in Spring Semester. Fee: $12 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: OTHA 2311. (OTA 2205)
OTHA 2311 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (3-3-0). Fundamental principles and techniques of psychological diagnosis with emphasis on mental health issues including theories, etiology, and treatment intervention. Offered in Fall Semester. Prerequisites: OTHA 2302. (OTA 2103)
OTHA 2315 TECHNOLOGY IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (3-2-4). Skill development in the use of technology as a therapeutic intervention. Emphasis on assessment, fabrication, adaptation, and implementation of technology used in occupational therapy for specific populations. Offered in Summer Semester. Fee: $12 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: OTHA 1319. (OTA 1505)
OTHA 2331 PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (3-2-3). Study of the promotion of physical function through occupational therapy assessment/evaluation, intervention, and patient/client education. Emphasis on developmental continuum using the occupational performance approach and theory and application of rehabilitation techniques. Offered in Fall Semester. Fee: $12 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: OTHA 2302. (OTA 2106)
OTHA 2360 CLINICAL TRAINING I IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (3-0-18). A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Offered in Spring Semester. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: OTHA 1166. (OTA 2204)
OTHA 2460 CLINICAL TRAINING II IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (4-0-20). A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Offered in Summer Semester. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: OTHA 1166. (OTA 2305)